Historical Markers in
Clare County, Michigan

Clare Congregational Church Jay's Sporting Goods Logging Railroads Michigan's Petroleum Industry
Michigan was the birthplace of the American automobile industry. In the early 20th century, automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler established headquarters and factories in Michigan, leading to a boom in the state's economy and population. Detroit became known as the "Motor City" and a symbol of American industrial power.
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